[Solitary kidney]

Pediatr Med Chir. 2002 Jul-Aug;24(4):274-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A functionally solitary kidney may be the consequence of renal agenesis, dysplasia, or surgical procedures. Compensatory hypertrophy and physiologic mechanisms intervene to preserve renal function. The authors discuss the physiopathology of solitary kidney in several clinical conditions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney / physiopathology*